Studies show that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, often use complementary medicine, particularly when they have had the illness for more than ten years or have been hospitalised repeatedly.
Why do patients look for complementary care?
- Side effects of long-term steroids and immune-suppressing drugs
- Symptoms that persist or relapse despite standard treatment
- A wish to take a more active role and to address diet, stress and general health
Standard treatment
Conventional treatment includes anti-inflammatory medicines, corticosteroids, immunomodulators and biological drugs, and sometimes surgery. These are important for controlling inflammation and preventing complications such as strictures and fistulas.
Using complementary care safely
- Do not stop prescribed medicines without your gastroenterologist’s advice, as flare-ups can be serious
- Tell your doctors about every supplement or herbal product you take
- Keep up regular monitoring, including blood tests and colonoscopy when advised
- Pay attention to diet, stress, sleep and not smoking, which all affect IBD
Homeopathic treatment is individualised to the person and can be used alongside conventional care to support general wellbeing.
Learn more
To discuss your situation with a Welling Homeopathy doctor, contact a clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
